Skip is also a very experienced offshore sailor. I like a lot of what he did on Saralane, but most I wouldn't bother with on my boat. I like to windows the way they are, and cutting open the transom and bridgedeck is more of a project than I want to tackle; it would take too much out of my sailing time. The installation of the holding atnk behind the head with a gravity feed to empty is the one thing that I can see doing. I also like the way he painted the interior. I like the Herreshoff look. And it lightens up the interior. I would add dorades and a tent over the forehatch. I might convert the forward ports to opening, and, as Dave mentioned, install a few fans.
Andy C&C 40 Peregrine On Tue, Feb 4, 2014 at 10:47 AM, Richard N. Bush <bushma...@aol.com> wrote: > Andy, I sat up and took note when you mentioned Sailing Saralane; I have > been a fan/follower of their site for a couple of years, since someone, > (probably you), recommended it here; I really like what they did to the > stern and especially the main saloon windows; I can discern that Skip is a > very capable craftsman, and has access to good trades people, but what I > have never been able to figure out is how adaptable those projects are to > other boats, (like mine, for instance); Also, they never gave any expense > information, have you ever discussed doing those, or similar > modification to your 40 with Skip? I would really like to know what Skip > thinks now, some many cruising mile later.... do you think they are worth > doing as a general principle? (Of course, given the current weather > conditions, the best way to find this information out would be to fly down > to wherever they are anchored and ask them.....he said wistfully...)! > > Richard > 1985 37 > Richard N. Bush Law Offices > 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite 9 > Louisville, Kentucky 40220 > 502-584-7255 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Andrew Burton <a.burton.sai...@gmail.com> > To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Sent: Tue, Feb 4, 2014 10:32 am > Subject: Re: Stus-List Ontario 38 > > That's a fun project to contemplate, Steve. And I have to admit, one > that has crossed my mind more than once. I am stuck on the 40. I love the > way she sails and I love that she fits my budget. Using the 40 as as a > long-term cruiser is quite do-able...and in comfort. > I think the storage is pretty good, and she's certainly comfortable to > live aboard. The tankage is definitely a consideration, but that can be > worked around; add a bladder for fuel aft of the existing tank, and perhaps > another for water under the V-berth. See > http://sailingsaralane.blogspot.com/ for what my friend Skip did to > modify his 40. It's not necessary to do all he did, but it's interesting to > think about. > > Andy > C&C 40 > Peregrine > > > On Tue, Feb 4, 2014 at 10:18 AM, Stevan Plavsa <stevanpla...@gmail.com>wrote: > >> I'm meeting with my real estate guy tomorrow morning to start a >> discussion about selling the house. I'm not entirely serious just yet, but >> serious enough. I have a chance here to live the dream for at least a few >> years, what happens after, I don't know. It's a serious *consideration*at >> this point, not yet a serious plan. Spreadsheets have been made, there's >> no turning back now! >> >> My logic is that the Canadian real estate market is overvalued and a >> correction is on the horizon. If I'm going to live in a depreciating asset >> it might as well be a boat :) The admiral and I are young yet and not in a >> rush to have kids. We can take off for a few years and "see what happens". >> I may never have this chance again, I'm only going to get older and if my >> genetic heritage is of any indication, crabbier! Once kids are in the >> picture I can forget about cruising until I retire .. and I might be dead >> by then! (existential angst - you only live once) >> >> Curtis, same guy ;) >> >> What I want: >> >> Fin Keel. >> Solid build capable of doing passages, not interested in rounding any >> horns (but who knows how I'll feel in a few years, I prefer to keep my >> options open) >> Lots of opening ports/hatches (Caribbean cruising - I love the C&C 40 but >> it fails on this point and lack of tankage but they sure are priced right >> and beeeeeautiful!) >> Commodious anchor locker, windlass or at least a good place to mount one. >> Lots of tankage. >> A nice interior that will make the admiral happy, specifically a proper >> galley. Quite frankly we plan to spend a lot more time at anchor than out >> in a gale so yeah, I like a nice interior! Without a house this is the >> primary residence, it better be nice. Not interested in "slumming" it >> around the tropics in a floating dorm room. Separate shower is probably >> mandatory as well. The Passport 40 is the perfect boat, but I'm too poor >> for that. Well, I think ... my agent might tell me otherwise tomorrow. >> >> 40 feet is about the right size. >> If I could do it all on a C&C 40 that would be the boat. Lack of tankage >> can be partially addressed with a water maker but it still fails on the >> ventilation bit and fuel tankage ... unless you guys can convince me >> otherwise. I get the impression from pictures that they lack storage >> (cubbies, cabinets, etc). They are priced right though and would leave >> enough money for a refit. Also, draft may be an issue. I really do love >> them though, totally based on aesthetics :) and not ashamed to admit that. >> Looks ARE important. All signs point to the 40 being a good sailor too and >> that's high on the list for both of us. We're not interested in getting >> around in an old shoe. >> >> Steve >> Suhana, C&C 32 >> Toronto >> >> >> >> On Tue, Feb 4, 2014 at 9:32 AM, Robert Abbott >> <robertabb...@eastlink.ca>wrote: >> >>> I am reasonably sure there is an Ontario 38 at out club......it looks >>> to be extremely well equipped for blue water sailing.....I don't know who >>> owns it but if you are serious about buying this one, let me know and I >>> will attempt to locate its owner for you. >>> >>> Rob Abbott >>> AZURA >>> C&C 32 - 84 >>> Halifax, N.S. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 2014/02/03 9:11 PM, Stevan Plavsa wrote: >>> >>> Hi All, >>> >>> I'm trying to find more information about the Ontario 38. It's a reach >>> because apparently there were only 4 made. George Cuthbertson was the >>> designer. The Ontario 32 is a well regarded boat and apparently built well. >>> The 38 is good looking but information is very slim. Anyone ever sailed on >>> one of these? Knew/know an owner? There is one for sale sort of nearby. >>> >>> Here's a picture: >>> http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzUwWDEwMDA=/z/P6sAAOxyUrZS5TbV/$_20.JPG >>> >>> handsome. >>> >>> And what info I could find on sailboatdata: >>> http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=3068 >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Steve >>> Suhana, C&C 32 >>> Toronto >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> This List is provided by the C&C Photo >>> Albumhttp://www.cncphotoalbum.comcnc-l...@cnc-list.com >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >>> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> >> > > > -- > Andrew Burton > 61 W Narragansett Ave > Newport, RI > USA 02840 > http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ > phone +401 965 5260 > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo > Albumhttp://www.cncphotoalbum.comcnc-l...@cnc-list.com > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > -- Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Ave Newport, RI USA 02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ phone +401 965 5260
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